CAPSICUM
Also known as peppers, capsicum are available in a number of colours. All begin life green, then ripen to red, yellow, orange, brown or purple. Red and yellow capsicum are a little sweeter than green, and are the best choice for roasting. Red, yellow and green capsicum are all available all year round, and are great fresh in salads, stuffed and baked as a meal on their own, or cooked in savoury dishes.
To Buy
Look for brightly-coloured, smooth-skinned capsicum. They should be free of wrinkles, with no soft or discoloured patches.
To Store
Store capsicum in the crisper section of your fridge for up to 1 week.
To Prepare
Wash capsicum then cut in half lengthways. Use a small sharp knife to remove the stalk, white membrane and seeds. Slice or dice as required
Quick ideas with CAPSICUM
- For roasted capsicum, remove membrane and seeds from red or yellow capsicum then cut into large, flat strips. Grill on high heat until skin is blackened then remove to a plastic bag. Twist to seal and set aside for 10 minutes. Skins should then rub off easily. Roasted capsicum is delicious in salads, antipasto platters, sandwiches and pizzas.
- For a fresh salad, slice yellow and green capsicum into strips then toss together with olives, cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- For a fresh dinner, cut the tops off capsicum then scoop out the seeds and membrane. Spray capsicum with oil then stuff with spicy mince or rice. Cover with capsicum tops then place in a baking dish and pour in enough water or stock to come halfway up sides. Cover with foil and bake until tender
Nutritional Information:
Capsicum are a good source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin helps with wound healing, as well as helping to maintain healthy gums
| Quantity per serve (100g) | Quantity per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 85kJ | 85kJ |
| Protein | 1.6g | 1.6g |
| Fat, total | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| -saturated | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1g | 3.1g |
| -sugars | 3.1g | 3.1g |
| Dietary fibre, total | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg |
| Vitamin A equivalents | 250mcg* | 250mcg* |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.0mg* | 1.0mg* |
| Vitamin C | 130mg | 130mg |
| Potassium | 165mg | 165mg |
QUANTITIES STATED ABOVE ARE AVERAGES ONLY
PLEASE NOTE
This information may vary due to seasonal influences and varietal differences. This fact sheet is not a substitute for specific dietary advice.
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